7 Night Mamanuca and Yasawa Discovery Cruise
7 Night Mamanuca and Yasawa Discovery Cruise
7 Days Starting and ending in Port Denarau
Visiting: Denarau Island, Mana Island, Monu Island, Yanuya Island, Monuriki, Yalobi lookout, Navadra, Yalobi, Port Denarau, Naviti Island, Gunu, Tivua Island, Sawa-i-Lau Caves, Yanggeta Island, Drawaqa Island
Tour operator:
Ship Name:
MV Reef EndeavourGuide Type:
Fully Guided
Ship Capacity:
130
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, HalalMeat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This is the ultimate, authentic Fiji experience. It combines the Mamanuca and Yasawa island cruises for 7 amazing nights. On the middle half day in port there is a complimentary tour to the mud baths or orchid garden offered. If the middle day is Tuesday this can also be the Tivua Island day cruise.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 0 : Denarau - Mamanuca Island Group
Location: Denarau Island, Mana Island
Accommodation: Hotel, Porthole Cabins Staterooms and Tabua Suites
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Sail from Port Denarau over lunch and enjoy a scenic cruise through the islands of the Mamanuca. If you are staying at one of these islands pre cruise there is no need to return to the mainland as we offer complimentary pickups between 2pm and 3.30pm.
Arrive at a small sandy island off the coast of Mana Island, Nuku-i-mana cay for a great opportunity to snorkel, dive or just relax on the beach. With snorkelling straight off the beach, it is a great time to learn to snorkel with our great crew or refresh your snorkelling skills.
The crew will welcome you aboard with gusto after Welcome Dinner in our air-conditioned dining room.
Day 1 : Nuku-I-Mana - Monu - Monuriki - Yanuya
Location: Mana Island, Monu Island, Yanuya Island, Monuriki
Accommodation: Hotel, Porthole Cabin Stateroom Tabua Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We offer lots of activities today but if you choose to relax on the sundeck with a good book you are welcome and will have incredible scenery to enjoy! Do as much or as little as you like.
This morning we explore an incredible "bommie" of coral off Monu island or enjoy kayaking and relaxing on the beach. We are back on board for lunch and our best beach visit of the trip this afternoon is Monuriki.
Monuriki is where the film Cast Away with Tom Hanks was shot and is absolutely idyllic.
This evening we visit a village church on the island of Yanuya. The Methodist choir is amazing.
Day 2 : Yanuya - Sacred Islands - Waya Island
Location: Yanuya Island, Yalobi lookout, Navadra, Yalobi
Accommodation: Hotel, Porthole Cabins staterooms and Tabua Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sacred Islands are the birthplace of the Fijian culture and where the spirits of the dead chiefs dwell. We deliver a sevusevu (offering of kava) to the graves of the chiefs when we arrive in this pristine island group.
We are greeted by some gorgeous black tipped reef sharks and our marine biologist offers some great insights into their life cycle and habits. Snorkelling the hard corals here is a highlight and the beaches are lovely.
Sail over lunch to Yalobi village on the spectacular, volcanic chiefly island of Waya. Here we visit a school, climb to the lookout and have the opportunity to buy flowers and handicrafts from the village market.
Day 3 : Waya - Denarau - Tivua Island
Location: Yalobi, Port Denarau
Accommodation: Hotel, Porthole Cabin Staterooms Tabua Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We arrive at Port Denarau over breakfast and 3 night passengers disembark. For those completing the seven day cruise there is a choice of complimentary tours. Orchid Garden, Mud Baths or Zip-lining (additional cost) are available for those who have had enough of sand and ocean. You will leave the ship by bus for your choice of tour and rejoin Reef Endeavour in time for lunch and sailing at 1pm.
The best option is to join our Tivua Island Day Cruise aboard one of our tall ships. Sail at 10am to our exclusive island of Tivua for a day of snorkelling, kayaking, cultural experiences and a tropical barbecue lunch with drinks included.
Reef Endeavour will arrive at 3.30pm to collect you.
Day 4 : Tivua Island - Naviti
Location: Naviti Island, Gunu, Tivua Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We sail overnight to Brothers beach on the island of Naviti, snorkelling beach and kayaks are all available or you may like to join our marine biologist for a glass bottomed boat tour.
Over lunch, we sail around the island to the village of Gunu where we enjoy the afternoon off the beach before venturing into the village for a lovo and meke (earth oven dinner and dancing). The village elders will welcome you into the village with a traditional Sevusevu ceremony and there will also be a flower, shell and handicraft market. Be careful which shells you buy as some are protected and can't be taken home.
Gather around the Tanoa (kava bowl) back aboard for desert, singing and dancing after dinner.
Day 5 : Naviti - Sawa-I-Lau
Location: Naviti Island, Sawa-i-Lau Caves
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is crazy busy, so pace yourself. We have a visit to the Turquoise lagoon of sawa-i-lau where the film with Brooke Sheilds was filmed, Blue Lagoon.
We visit the limestone caves and hear about the legends of the pregnant chief's daughter and the eagle.
We also visit a local school and see how the children live for the week and have the opportunity to climb the peak of Mt Tamasua.
Day 6 : Saw-I-Lau - Yaqeta - Yanuya
Location: Yanggeta Island, Drawaqa Island, Sawa-i-Lau Caves
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Snorkel snorkel snorkel and glass bottom boat is the catch cry for today. You may even have the opportunity to do so with a manta ray. Best time for this is May to October
Day 7 : Drawaqa - Denarau
Location: Drawaqa Island, Port Denarau
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We sail back to Denarau overnight arriving at the Port over breakfast.
There is time for farewells with crew and passengers before disembarkation at 9am. We include transfers to the Nadi International Airport or Denarau and Nadi hotels.
A farewell wouldn't be complete without the wistful strains of the beautiful Fijian farewell song, Isa Lei.
If you are remaining in Fiji for a few days you may like to join us aboard our sailing cat, Fiji One for a romantic Sunset dinner or sail out to Tivua Island aboard one of our tall ships.
Ship Details
MV Reef Endeavour
Ship Overview
130 passenger small ship with all the facilities of a cruiseliner
Ship Details
Ship Name:
MV Reef Endeavour
Adults Only Areas:
no
Ship Children Facilities:
5-9 years kids club
Ship Nursery:
no
Smoking Areas:
aft B deck only
Ship Size:
3150 tonne
Ship Class:
Boutique
Ship Style:
Casual
Ship Type:
Small
Ship Kind:
Expedition
Ship Currency:
FJD
Ship Language:
English
Ship Capacity:
130
Ship Crew Count:
58
Number of Decks:
5
Number of Cabins:
63
Number of Large Cabins:
4
Number of Wheelchair-Friendy Cabins:
0
Ship Launch Year:
1998
Ship Refit Year:
2018
Ship Gross Tonnage:
3150
Ship Length (Meters):
73 M
Ship Width (Meters):
14 M
Ship Speed (Knots):
10 Kn
Deck Plans
MV Reef Endeavour
MV Reef Endeavour Deckplan
Cabins
B Ocean Stateroom (Grade FT)
B Ocean Staterooms are twin or queen, open directly to the outside deck and are situated on A & B deck. Some have an interconnecting door. All have ensuite.
Porthole Cabin (Grade FC)
Porthole Cabins Single, twin, triple, quad
Tabua Suite (Grade FTS)
Suites are on A deck, open directly to the outside deck, have added amenities, his and hers bathroom, sitting room and bedroom with two singles or one queen bed.
C Ocean Stateroom (Grade FS)
C Ocean Staterooms on C deck opening directly to the deck with one queen or two single beds. Some have an interconnecting door all have separate shower vanity and toilet stalls
Dining
A la carte dinners
Choose from a daily changing à la carte menu in the evenings
Reef Endeavour dining
À la carte & buffet in the air-conditioned dining room and traditional feasts ashore
Gratuities
Optional donation to the staff fund
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
at the conclusion of the cruise only
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Entrance Fees
most are included. Caves excluded
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Tea, coffee and filtered water is included
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Local Taxes
VAT & ECAL
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Meals – Full Board
Buffet and a la carte
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Drinks with Meals
Filtered water, tea and coffee only.
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Drinks with Meals
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free Wifi in the lounge and Tabua Suites only
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Fully Guided
Resident Marine biologist provided guided island walks and glassbottom boat tours, lectures and guided snorkelling tours
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Use of kayaks, stand up paddle boards
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Airport Transfers at Destination
To the ship excluded
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
Filtered water, tea & coffee are included.
A full bar is available for purchase -
Entrance Fees
Caves tour only
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International Travel
Please fly to Nadi international airport and take a 20 minute taxi ride to Port Denarau
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is not mandatory and not included
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PADI Diving
Padi Diving and Spa treatments are additional
Optional Extras
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PADI Five Star Dive shop
Certified Dive. You can also learn to dive aboard
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is storage for two medium sized pieces of luggage under the bed in each stateroom. If you are carrying additional pieces of luggage they can be stored separately.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We may cancel a tour if minimum numbers are not met. The decision is made at least 8 weeks prior to tour and a refund will be provided if amendment isnt possible
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The ship doesnt have a star rating. The
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Reef Endeavour cruises don't accept children under 5 years. We have reduced child rates for 5-17 years children and a kids club for 5-9 years.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Tabua Suites have free wi-fi in the room. All guests can access free wi-fi in the lounge. Wi-fi is only available at anchorages, not while steaming.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Please make your own arrangements for travel to Fiji.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer amendments up to 24hours prior to departure with a $100 per person fee. Refunds are available according to our cancellation terms and conditions
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our cruise attracts active people from 5yrs to any age. Couples and singles with a wish for an interactive, authentic cultural experience
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is possible on some itineraries to join part way through but you pay for the whole tour and there may be a transport cost.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We have a full time marine biology team on our island and aboard Reef Endeavour with coral planting programs and and Ocean Ambassador helping to clean our oceans
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Captain Cook cruises started on Sydney Harbour in 1970. We bought an existing Fiji business in 1996 and have traded there ever since.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our cruises are operated under strict health and safety regulations
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes, single use is 25% more than the twin share price
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes, we donate to Cure Kids for every passenger booked
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
If amendments are required de to COVID there is no fee. We have enhanced cleaning and isolation policies.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We provide helpful information and an eticket
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